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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.20, 57.19 and 30.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.20, 57.19 and 30.13 is: 45.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.20 : 57.19 = 30.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.20/57.19 = 30.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.20x = 57.19 × 30.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.20x = 1,723.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,723.13/38.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.11

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